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When a nucleus in an atom undergoes a radioactive decay, the electronic energy levels of the atom.

A

change only for`beta^(-)` emieeion

B

do not change for `gamma` emission

C

change for `alpha` and `beta` emission and not for y emission

D

change for `beta^(-)` and `beta^(+)` emission only.

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B, C
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